An Albanian Hero
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An Albanian Hero
Image: © Des Blenkinsopp Taken: 14 Jun 2013
George Kastrioti, aka Skanderbeg from Turkish "Iskander Bey" or Great Alexander, was a 15th century Albanian leader responsible for a series of victories against the Ottoman Empire. This statue was put here as part of Westminster's City of Sculpture initiative. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/albanian-national-hero-commemorated-in-bayswater-8367625.html A full history of him is on http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/albanian-national-hero-commemorated-in-bayswater-8367625.html
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Image Location
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51.513993
Longitude
-0.18689